anyone running a 3" body lift on 5 speed truck?

[ZZ-71]

I have a 5 speed 1996 gmc sierra, and im worried that when i go body lift, my shifter will be too short.


Also i am worried when i do the body lift my exhaust and everything will look goofy. lol


Anyone have any comments on either one of these topics?

 

[am92]

What size tires are you wanting to run? If you just want to run 33's I'd go with a 2" body lift...less frame hang and less to deal with in terms of install. That extra inch can make a big difference

 

[Wagonbacker9]

If you want to run 33s, don't lift at all. a small crank will do fine...

 

[am92]

True, but a BL and no crank is better for front end parts...

 

[JollyGreen]

You both are right. I'm running 33's with little to no crank. I would probably put a BL on if I got it cheap.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

You both are right. I'm running 33's with little to no crank. I would probably put a BL on if I got it cheap.

Agreed. I'm on 285s, lightly cranked, ride is still quite fine, and the angles aren't bad, but I'd BL if I scored one cheap..

 

[am92]

Exactly, my 305s fit fine without the BL, but Bobby sold it to me for 20 bucks so I figure why not

 

[Horns]

Time for hockey pucks.

 

[ZZ-71]

im planning on running 33 12.50's but the rims they are on are 10 inches wide so they dont fit well.

i didn't know they made 2" body lifts, does anyone have a link?

 

[JollyGreen]

http://www.summitracing.com/search/Make/GMC/Year/1996/?keyword=performance+accessories+body+lift